The Ushood Story
The first Ushood was created 20 years ago for my husband, Sean, who wanted to put an end to gappage. The goal was to create a one-piece base layer that eliminates the gap between a shirt and face mask - the infamous cracks where cold, wind, snow and sun inevitably sneak in. Our Mema, sewed the first “shoodie” after Sean came off the mountain and did a quick sketch of what would b
ecome the perfect base layer. Different from a sweatshirt hoodie because of the breathable, moisture-wicking fabric and its maximum coverage, it was a true base layer for every adventure & activity. We use it while skiing, running, cycling, fishing and gardening. We always wore our Ushoods on the sidelines while our kids wore them on the fields as they played their sports. ...From the slopes to the shores, Ushood has you covered.
20 years and many more iterations later, my son decided to use the perfected product for his eighth-grade Capstone project. Though we had always wanted to turn the idea into something bigger, his encouragement to us to bring it to market was the catalyst for creating the Ushood brand. Our daughter has used her creativity and skills to help lay the groundwork as we launch. After two years of research and planning, we proudly launched our brand in 2018 and offer Ushood to families everywhere. As we grow, we are staying true to our values, and we are committed to delivering the ultimate in comfort and versatility, made from high quality materials right here in the USA. We are a family that firmly believes in giving back, so proceeds from every Ushood sold will be donated to a registered nonprofit. Ushood take on life with comfort and confidence and without gappage to slow you down. !
